The climate crisis demands immediate action as we face an unprecedented emergency. Current emission levels are driving us toward catastrophic warming that will devastate vulnerable communities and ecosystems. The window for meaningful climate action is rapidly closing, and without transformational changes to energy systems and emissions reductions, we're heading for unmanageable climate impacts that will fundamentally alter life on Earth.

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They’ve been sounding the alarm for years, and the truth is, it’s already too late. With the 1.5°C warning fast approaching, climate change is inevitable, and all the talk about solutions is just that — talk. Corporations won’t change, governments are too busy, and we’re on track for severe consequences. Our best option now is to figure out where to retreat, because waiting for action is futile.